{"id":62804,"date":"2025-09-14T02:58:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T02:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/62804\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T02:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T02:58:23","slug":"heres-exactly-when-to-stop-mowing-your-lawn-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/62804\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Exactly When To Stop Mowing Your Lawn For Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The winter months are often quieter in our gardens<\/a>, but there are still a few important tasks to tick off. <\/p>\n

A common question is when to stop mowing the lawn for winter.<\/a> Cutting the grass during wintertime can make it brittle, especially when frosted or wet. It’s best to stop mowing early enough to give your grass a good chance of establishing height for winter protection. <\/p>\n

When to stop mowing the lawn for winter and why? <\/p>\n

“You’ll know it’s time to stop mowing when the grass simply stops growing<\/strong>. That usually happens around late October, though it varies depending on the region and the weather,” Simon Wilkinson, an RHS Award-winning horticulturalist and owner of Wilkinsons Landscapes<\/a>, tells Country Living. <\/p>\n

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Once the soil temperature drops below 10 degrees, the lawn enters a kind of dormancy where it doesn\u2019t grow at all.<\/p>\n

“People often push on with mowing because they think it’s about keeping things tidy. But at this time of year, it’s more important to protect the lawn ready for the next year, rather than to perfect it. Cutting too late, especially when the grass is wet or frosty<\/a>, can bruise the blades and compact the soil, and that’s a recipe for a patchy, tatty lawn next spring.<\/p>\n

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When should you mow your lawn for the last time in winter?<\/p>\n

Simon tells us: “I always recommend a final cut before the first frost \u2013 which is typically around the beginning of October <\/strong>\u2013 but leave a bit more length than you would during the peak summer months. Around four centimetres allows enough height that it can insulate the lawn\u2019s roots, while still allowing light and air to circulate.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile you might be tempted to dig out lawn feed and fertiliser, winter lawn care is mostly about knowing when to leave it alone. The lawn needs rest, not interference.<\/p>\n

“It’s important to keep a lawn clear of leaves<\/a>. A thick layer of leaf will trap moisture and block airflow and light, which encourages moss to grow. It’s a five-minute job that could save you hours of repair work in spring!”<\/p>\n

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More winter lawn care tips<\/p>\n

Before we put the garden to bed for winter, what else can we do to improve our lawn? <\/p>\n

“If your lawn has fared badly this summer, September is a good time to spend a couple of hours restoring the lawn<\/a>: scarify, aerate, overseed, and apply an autumn feed. Organic options include seaweed meal, bone meal, or poultry pellets,” Mike Carthew from Garden Footprint<\/a> tells us. <\/p>\n

“It’s also the perfect moment to tuck in bulbs such as pheasant\u2019s eye daffodils, snakeshead fritillaries or primroses so they naturalise and flower through the turf next year. If you’re anything like me, you’ll forget you did this and then have a stunning surprise in spring.”
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Plus, it’s also a good idea to trim the edges of your lawn. <\/p>\n

Samantha Richards, garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop<\/a>, says: “<\/strong>With the accelerated growth your grass experiences in summer, autumn is the perfect time to trim back overgrown edges to keep your lawn looking neat and tidy,” says Samantha. “The edges, when looked after, will provide a barrier for plant roots, stopping flowers or weeds from growing into your lawn.” <\/p>\n

17 best gardening tools to buy now including spades, trowels and rakes<\/p>\n

Multi tool \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"6-in-1<\/a>6-in-1 Wooden Garden Multi Tool<\/p>\n

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Credit: oliverbonas.com<\/p>\n

Give your garden plants some love this summer<\/a> with this useful multi-tool. Finished\u00a0in titanium with brass fixings, this tool features six\u00a0different functions including secateurs, a root remover, knife, saw, bottle opener and an\u00a0easy weeding utensil.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kneeler and seat \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Garden<\/a>thompson & morgan Garden Kneeler and SeatCredit: thompson-morgan.com <\/p>\n

Protect your knees when gardening with this practical green kneeler and seat. It has been made with steel tubes and\u00a0comfortable polypropylene foam so you can garden comfortably. There’s also a small pouch on the side, making it easy to pop your tools in as you work.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gardening gloves \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"NIWAKI<\/a>NIWAKI Gardening gloves smallCredit: selfridges.com<\/p>\n

Protect your hands with these practical grey gardening gloves<\/a>, made from a comfortable\u00a0nylon and\u00a0spandex liner.\u00a0Best suited for potting and pruning, they have\u00a0breathable lining and a\u00a0nitrile grip coating.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Great gift idea \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Spear<\/a>Spear & Jackson Spear and Jackson Kew Gardens SetCredit: amazon.co.uk<\/p>\n

Developed alongside Kew Garden’s\u00a0horticultural team, this set features a weedfork, hand trowel and transplanting trowel. Ideal if you’re on the hunt for a gift.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Must-have set \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Garden<\/a>Garden Tools In Wood And Stainless SteelCredit: notonthehighstreet.com<\/p>\n

Crafted from wood and stainless steel, this lovely garden tool set is just what every gardener needs. The leather hooks make it easy to hang up in a shed, while the\u00a0trowel has been marked in centimetres and inches to make planting easier than ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wheelbarrow \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Walsall<\/a>Walsall 90L Polypropylene Multipurpose WheelbarrowCredit: argos.co.uk<\/p>\n

Every garden needs a wheelbarrow. In a classic green, this lightweight style from Argos is\u00a0ideal for gardening, DIY work and equestrian uses.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Digging spade \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"RHS<\/a>RHS Burgon and Ball stainless digging spadeCredit: crocus.co.uk<\/p>\n

With a longer handle to ease back strain, this stainless digging spade has been created for all digging jobs.\u00a0As well as this, the\u00a0hardened steel blade is rust-resistant and will hold its edge without regular sharpening. Perfect for every avid gardener.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Watering can \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"HAY<\/a>HAY HAY watering can<\/p>\n

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Credit: selfridges.com<\/p>\n

Keep your plants<\/a> happy and healthy with this terracotta watering can.\u00a0Designed by Shane Schneck, it boasts a\u00a0no-spill lip and a shape that keeps water weight at its base.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Garden fork \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Best\"Sophie<\/a>burgon & ball Sophie Conran ForkCredit: burgonandball.com <\/p>\n

Tried and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute<\/a>, this garden fork from Sophie Conran is a stylish addition to any outdoor space.\u00a0Made of stainless steel with a waxed beechwood handle, it\u00a0has sharpened tines which cut through hard and soft soil very easily.<\/p>\n

Kneeler pillow \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Sicilian<\/a>Sicilian lemon kneeler pillowCredit: crocus.co.uk<\/p>\n

When life gives you lemons…buy a stylish kneeler pillow. With a\u00a0generous size and soft foam filling, you can be sure to tackle those weeds comfortably without any pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Seeds \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"PICCOLO<\/a>PICCOLO SEEDS Herbes De Provence seed collectionCredit: selfridges.com<\/p>\n

Garden tool set \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Jardineer<\/a>Jardineer Garden Tool Set Credit: amazon.co.uk <\/p>\n

You’ll find eight handy tools in this set, including\u00a0pruning shears, a hand trowel, transplanter, weeder, cultivator, hand rake, gardening gloves and a tote bag. At just \u00a340, it’s a real steal buy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Topiary shears \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"66cm<\/a>66cm Topiary Hedge Shears by Kent & StoweCredit: primrose.co.uk<\/p>\n

Trim your hedge just as you like with these 66cm topiary shears. Ideal for trimming and shaping, they have narrow pointed blades,\u00a0rubber shock absorbers and a\u00a0long length ergonomic design.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Grass Trimmer \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Bosch<\/a>Bosch EasyGrassCut 18-230 Grass TrimmerCredit: robertdyas.co.uk<\/p>\n

Providing high performance cutting with a clean finish, this grass trimmer from Bosch\u00a0has an\u00a0easy edging function which enables quick changes from trimming to edging. Ideal for reaching those tricker spots with ease.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rake \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Wooden<\/a>Wooden RakeCredit: Garden Trading<\/p>\n

Sweep up leaves and fallen debris with this practical wooden rake from Garden Trading.\u00a0Crafted from Beech, the strong wooden handle offers support, while the prongs allow for\u00a0effective raking.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Trowel and Secateurs \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Burgon<\/a>Burgon & Ball Flora & Fauna Boxed Trowel & SecateursCredit: woolovers.com<\/p>\n

Presented in a beautiful box, this set includes a trowel and secateurs.\u00a0Featuring artwork from the RHS Lindley Library, they’re both a stylish and practical addition to any garden.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Electric lawnmower \u2014 Best Gardening Tools<\/p>\n

\"Bosch<\/a>Bosch Rotak 34 R Electric LawnmowerCredit: robertdyas.co.uk<\/p>\n

This electric lawnmower helps you to cut through long grass with ease, thanks to its\u00a0innovative inset grass combs and\u00a0lightweight design.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Becky is a freelance journalist based in Somerset, UK, specialising in all things home, gardens, lifestyle, and entertainment. With a love of classic rom-coms and a penchant for romanticising her own everyday life, she enjoys embracing cosy, slow living with her family and their crazy Welsh collie, Cookie. Becky has been published in publications such as Cosmopolitan, The Independent, The Evening Standard, The Telegraph, Collider, Happiful Magazine, OK! And many more.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The winter months are often quieter in our gardens, but there are still a few important tasks to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":62805,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[9,10,2320,44474,343,13,14,346,6,11,12,342,15,16,5,44473,7,8,65,66,67],"class_list":{"0":"post-62804","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world","8":"tag-breaking-news","9":"tag-breakingnews","10":"tag-content-type-default","11":"tag-contentid-ba4a3178-96f9-4f7d-8968-a0f60aca1c1d","12":"tag-displaytype-standard-article","13":"tag-featured-news","14":"tag-featurednews","15":"tag-hasproduct-true","16":"tag-headlines","17":"tag-latest-news","18":"tag-latestnews","19":"tag-locale-gb","20":"tag-main-news","21":"tag-mainnews","22":"tag-news","23":"tag-shorttitle-when-to-stop-mowing-the-lawn-for-winter","24":"tag-top-stories","25":"tag-topstories","26":"tag-world","27":"tag-world-news","28":"tag-worldnews"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62804"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62804\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}